many anxiety sufferers worry far too much about everything which of course, makes their anxiety much worse
I know of people who have been put in mental hospitals mostly because of non stop worry about everything, worry is just a bad habit that does no good at all

self help books on overcoming worry have useful advice, one helped me a lot years ago and I havent worried about anything since

On my 1st visit to my psych doc 2 weeks ago she asked me if I considered myself a "worry wart". Yup--I am...can't help it. Seems there are so many scary medical problems I am going thru...it's only natural to worry about what's going to happen to you when you are sick.

I wish I could just not care or worry so much. I am still on the Remeron & went back to the 7.5 mgm until I see my doc next week to discuss. I found that although I am still a bit uptight at times during the day, I have gotten by without any Xanax for the past week ( was only taking 1/2 of a .25 mgm tab per day when I couldn't stand the anxiety). So I think the Remeron has helped a little. Need to step up to the 15 mgm. but have not had a few days where I did not have to be at doc appts, tests, etc...& found I could not function at the 15 mgm dose--totally drugged feeling.

Anyway--do you remember the name of the book that helped you?
I cannot change the fact that I am sick, but I need to find a way to not panic over it.

thanks!

OMG, I was just going to write a post about this. I have such a problem with this. It actually causes me so much stress that it makes me mess up at work and also did in school as well. I worry so much about messing up a lot of times that it CAUSES me to mess up. Especially at work. Where I work our job relies on us to get done very quickly...I worry and stress soo much that I end up makeing mistakes that I should not have. This also happens to me when I talk to ppl, I worry so much about what I am saying and doing that I tend to get really neurotic about it and it makes me go crazy. I receantly realized this...and just the realization made me worry a bit less. I still would like to know a good way to alleviate the worry that I cause myself.

I'd also like the name of that book if you can remember it. I am a major worrier and I know I need to do something to change this. Right now I am reading a book called Worry by Edward Hallowell. I've read it several times already and it hasn't stopped me from worrying.

I also, like you am a *Worry Wart*. My kids even tell me that I need to stop watching them Live trauma ER shows, cause it make me think the worse. Do you guys also suffer with the *what if* factor when you worry. Like - what IF I am forgetting something, then dwell on it to the point you self dought yourself?

I also would love the name of the book you speak of.

Well, I'm not sure which book was being referred to in the original post, but as a Christian with anxiety disorder I can tell you what book has helped me: the Bible. The Bible has a lot to say about worry, and there's a lot of re-assurance to be found in its pages. I'm not going to tell you that it has cured me of my anxiety disorder (it hasn't yet), but I have found that, when everything seems to be out of control in my life, it has been very comforting to read about how God is ultimately in control and that there is a plan for those who seek Him.

I just wanted to share what has worked for me.

Thanks SoccerDad, you are right, when it comes right down to it, the bible gives me the most comfort also. All the other books can give you the head knowledge but the Bible gives you the peace you can feel in your soul. I struggle with anxiety also and there are some very good verses in the bible which helps get my focus back on what is really important in life.

That's a good question "how to stop worrying" I would give anything to figure that one out. I've read many books which have helped, but when you're in the moment of worrying and being anxious it's hard to tell your mind to put all that you've read into action because the anxiety is so strong. I say just practice positive thinking, easier said than done because I'm such a worrier, I worry about what other people think and put them first instead of myself. It's so hard when others just tell you not to think about it. I dont' wish what we have on anyone, but let's stay positive and think positive. It's as if we have to fool our mind, because in the end it is all mental. I haven't figured out how to stop worrying either, but I've read some good books if you're interested in knowing their titles.

I cant remember the book I read it was about 40 years ago
just ask for any self help book on how to stop worrying

Two books I've found helpful:

Undoing Perpetual Stress by Richard O'Connor, Ph.D.
The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook by Edmund Bourne, Ph.D.